ZIP Code 62665 in Meredosia, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Meredosia, Illinois
City Alias:Naples
Names to Avoid:
Sweetwater
Counties:Morgan County[Primary]
Cass County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:59:50 AM
Population:1,279 [See All]
Area Codes:217 / 447
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.8157, -90.5390
Land Area:44.812 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 62665 has 1,279 residents and 543 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 47.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.8%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,279Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,264Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:995Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:28.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,229Source: Census ACS
Households:543Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$59,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,4511,5331,5241,5591,4901,4911,3281,3591,3991,5011,3901,3611,264
Decennial Census1,629------------------1,279------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.7

Male Median Age: 43.8

Female Median Age: 49.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male354542372838293627244463423743311116
Female453438342837292429315361514553321116
Total8079807156755860565597124938296632232
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,21397.43%
Black:30.24%
Hispanic:*171.37%
Asian:10.08%
American Indian:30.24%
Hawaiian:50.40%
Other:30.24%
Total:1,245100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:62849.10%43.8 years
Females:65150.90%49.8 years
Total:1,279100%47.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,25699.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:50.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.24%
Total Population:1,264100%
Total Native Population:1,26199.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:30.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $53,229, which is well under the state median ($81,702), is up $14,252 (36.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $834. Family households earn a median of $67,632 versus $31,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,299). By gender, male median income is $49,688 and female is $39,934, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $9,754 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is a bit less than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$38,977$37,955$38,681$36,613$38,015$43,750$43,917$43,466$54,063$47,772$47,105$49,531$53,229
Median Family Income$50,927$50,167$46,597$44,856$46,118$49,135$50,417$53,203$56,176$55,288$59,038$60,833$67,632
Median NonFamily Income$26,136$23,636$27,696$22,426$22,059$20,673$25,938$27,500$30,735$30,179$35,543$26,442$31,333
Median Male Income$41,806$40,250$40,208$41,750$40,313$45,313$45,486$46,979$48,011$39,500$41,979$44,643$49,688
Median Female Income$23,750$27,679$26,852$27,383$26,719$31,731$31,979$30,417$31,184$34,934$36,667$36,957$39,934
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:49846.59%
Unemployed:272.53%
Not In Labor Force:54450.89%
Total:1,069100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10020.08%
Service:7815.66%
Sales and Office:12324.70%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:448.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15330.72%
Total Civilian Employed Population:498100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $59,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is down $1,200 (1.99%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,100. The median gross rent is $663, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $168 (33.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.91% (40.43% with a mortgage, 59.57% free-and-clear) and renters 25.09% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.15%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$60,400$65,700$67,800$66,700$68,900$70,500$69,400$69,100$70,300$61,100$61,200$64,000$59,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:64.29%
$500 to $999:10575.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:139.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1611.43%
Total:140100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$495$494$510$520$536$533$533$560$581$483$547$617$663
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):16930.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):24944.62%
Renter Occupied:14025.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:558100%

Occupied Housing Units:55872.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):20827.15%
Total Housing Units:766100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:60979.50%
Multi-Family Units:222.87%
Other Units:13517.62%
Total Housing Units:766100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 10.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 92.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (34.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.78%). College enrollment is 2.61%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:313.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:434.49%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):49151.31%
Some college, no degree:18219.02%
Associate's degree:11211.70%
Bachelor's degree:848.78%
Graduate or professional degree:141.46%
Total:957100%
High school or higher:88392.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9810.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:78953.89%
Public Insurance:59440.57%
No Insurance:815.53%
Total:1,464100%
Has Health Insurance:1,38394.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.1%6.5%9.1%8.3%8.4%12.1%11.5%11.0%11.5%10.5%7.0%8.8%6.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:208.70%
Kindergarten:125.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):10344.78%
High school (grades 9-12):8938.70%
College or graduate school:62.61%
Total:230100%
Early Childhood:3213.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):20488.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 62665 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 267 people with an annual payroll of $11,950,000. USPS data shows 422 residential mailboxes and 15 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:422Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:15Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:679Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:310Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:22Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,505,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$11,950,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:267Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 62665 is located in Morgan County, Illinois, within the Jacksonville, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27300) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,468 people, about 3.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 62665. It covers 44.812 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.952 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jacksonville, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:27300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:37,468Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:44.812 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.952 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14695.67 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1748424Source: Census
Place Name:Meredosia village; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


62666 | | 62664

Schools in ZIP Code 62665


ZIP Code 62665 is in the Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch 830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
District: Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11
Meredosia-Chambersburg Jr High 830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
District: Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11
Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch 830 Main Street
Meredosia, IL 62665
District: Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11
Trinity Lutheran School 200 W Frederick St
Arenzville, IL 62611
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beardstown Christian Academy 1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
District: Private SchoolNearby
Westfair Christian Academy 14 Clarke Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 62665


Illinois College 1101 West College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
Type: Post Secondary
John Wood Community College 1301 S 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305-8736
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2913 W White Oaks Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
Type: Post Secondary
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing And Health Sciences 3609 North Marx Drive
Quincy, IL 62305-7005
Type: Post Secondary
Western Illinois University 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Type: Post Secondary
Hannibal-Lagrange University 2800 Palmyra Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 10/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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